AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19325, 2 June 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

1925 REVEILLE More than 180 performers are rehearsing daily for the spectacular extravaganza which opens at the Opera House for a short season to-night. The programme to be presented tonight is stupendous, amongst which will be the opening number by 130 performers, with sun-ray effect, in which 80 yards of sateen is used : / I studded with electric globes. The Bon Bon Ballet by the Gay Seaside, introduces Miss Madge Wilson, of Christchurch. At Invercargill the Southland Times reported that Miss Wilson scored an artistic triumph as a soubrette, and her comedy work was ■ side-split-ting without the slightest sign of vulgarity. The Pierrot Ballet and the Russian Ballet arc sure to make a hit. The Hawaiian number will be sung by Miss Greenwood, which is sufficient guarantee that the song will bo rendered artistically. This number is supported by 16 Hawaiian maids. “Maggie, Yes Ma” is always a favourite turn, and will be sung by Miss Cornyns and Miss Wilson. Miss N. Stratton will be seen to advantage in a spider dance. The navy and signal squad arc exact and precise. Miss Wilson takes the solo. Mr Geo. Clapham (Dame) will introduce for the first time in Wanganui “Has Anyone Seen My Pom!” Mr Clapham is a clever comedian. The Human Pack of Cards is a brilliant stage spectacle by 52 performers. The Scarecrow Ballet is a scream from start to finish. “How’s Your Poor Old Feet?” is one of the song hits ci the production which will be sung by Miss Wilson and chorus. Mrs Bellringer is sure to score a success in the Gipsy Song. Mrs Bellringer also sings “Annabelle,” assisted by a pyjama chorus. Miss A. HughesJohnston has a novelty solo in a Jackin the-box dance. The Dutch Pictures will be posed by Miss M. Wilson and Mr W. Lints in a huge frame. This specialty number concludes with a song and triple clog dance. The Indians will be headed by Miss Greenwood, who sings the solo. The slavey trio has made a wonderful hit in other Reveilles, and Miss O. Paterson, Miss Mcßeath and Mass Wilson will not be found wanting. They are sure to bring the house down. Miss Gilbert will sing “Somewhere in the World,” also lead the clogging chorus in the Sleepy Zyder Zee. These numbers suit Miss Gilbert admirably. The closing scene is by 130 performers with revolving electrical effects. The plan is now open at H. I. Jones and Son’s.